TAC Tech => Electrical => Topic started by: aussieta on March 23, 2022, 03:02:08 AM

Title: 1981 speedo
Post by: aussieta on March 23, 2022, 03:02:08 AM
i have an opportunity to pick up a 1981 speedo, it has an extra blue 3 pin plug hanging off the back
some tell me this is a digital speedo and requires a speed sensor in the transmission
others tell me it is a suppressor to stabilize the speedo
can anyone confirm what this plug is for
and whether this will work with standard speedo cable
this is to go in my 78 ta
thanks
andrew
Title: Re: 1981 speedo
Post by: Wallington on March 23, 2022, 03:13:33 AM
I couldn't tell you, but probably have a regular 78 speedo if needed.
Title: Re: 1981 speedo
Post by: aussieta on March 23, 2022, 03:18:51 AM
thanks, this speedo is only km/h, which is why i am interested
Title: Re: 1981 speedo
Post by: firebirdparts on March 23, 2022, 09:39:38 AM
i have an opportunity to pick up a 1981 speedo, it has an extra blue 3 pin plug hanging off the back
some tell me this is a digital speedo and requires a speed sensor in the transmission
others tell me it is a suppressor to stabilize the speedo
can anyone confirm what this plug is for
and whether this will work with standard speedo cable
this is to go in my 78 ta
thanks
andrew
Other way.  it IS a speed sensor and was used in the computer control era to trigger TC lockup.  If you don't use it for anything, then nobody will know.  The speedometer is mechanical.
Title: Re: 1981 speedo
Post by: aussieta on March 24, 2022, 12:17:16 AM


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Other way.  it IS a speed sensor and was used in the computer control era to trigger TC lockup.  If you don't use it for anything, then nobody will know.  The speedometer is mechanical.
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awesome, thanks for that